University of Central Florida-Center for Advanced Transportation Systems Simulation
The TEA 21 Bill authorized the establishment of 13 new transportation centers under the University Transportation Centers (UTC) program of the Research and Special Program Administration (RSPA). The University of Central Florida was listed in the bill as one of the 23 universities. The bill appropriates an annual support of $300,000 per year for the first two years, $500,000 per for the third and fourth years, and $1 million per year for years 5 and 6. Funding for years 5 and 6 are on a competitive basis.
The center is called Center for Advanced Transportation Systems Simulation (CATSS ). The theme of this center is to apply computer simulation, driving simulators, virtual reality, wireless communication and other advanced technologies to enhance the planning, design, operation, management, and safety of transportation systems. This theme will complement and support two key national transportation issues namely "Intelligent Transportation Systems", and "Human-Centered Systems".